Convert PDF to Word, free and private.
Turn a PDF into an editable Word document. Choose "Editable text" to keep tables, bold/italic text, and fonts where possible, or "Identical layout" for a copy of each page as an image that looks like the original — all done right in your browser.
Drop PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files here, or click to choose
Choose 2 or more files of the same type — reorder them below
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported — each page becomes one slide
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Each file is split the same way
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
e.g. 3, 7 — leave empty to split every page separately
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Applied to every page, or only to the pages you enter below
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
A page number on every page, bottom centre unless you choose another position
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Each file has the same pages removed
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
e.g. 2, 5-7
How to turn a PDF into an editable Word document
Choose your files
Add one or more PDFs and choose Editable text, to type in the result, or Identical layout, when it only has to look the same.
Text and layout are rebuilt
With Editable text, your browser reads the text, lines and pictures of every page and rebuilds them as Word paragraphs, headings, lists and tables. Identical layout places a picture of each page instead.
Download instantly
Download the .docx file, one per PDF, and open it in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs. Always check the result before you send it on.
Tips for converting PDF to Word
Headers, footers and footnotes
Text that repeats at the top or bottom of the pages becomes a real Word header or footer, and footnotes become real Word footnotes. Page numbers are not copied into the text.
Update the table of contents
A table of contents becomes clickable links with page numbers that update. If Word asks to update fields when you open the file, choose Yes to get the right numbers.
Fonts and pictures
Common fonts such as Arial or Times New Roman keep their name; other fonts are replaced by a similar standard font. Pictures are placed centred on their own line, not wrapped beside the text.
Honest about the limits
This tool does no text recognition (OCR): a scanned PDF gives pictures in Word, not editable text. You can first make a scan searchable with OCR PDF. With complex layouts, such as several columns or tables across pages, the order of the text can differ from the original.
Questions about converting PDF to Word
How do I convert a PDF to Word for free?
Drop one or more PDFs into the tool above, choose "Editable text" or "Identical layout", and click Convert. Your .docx file is generated in your browser and downloads immediately.
Will the converted Word document be fully editable?
With "Editable text", yes — the text, tables, and basic formatting (bold, italic, fonts) are reconstructed so you can edit them in Word. With complex layouts, always check the result before relying on it for anything official.
What does "Identical layout" mode do?
It creates a Word document where each page is a picture of the original PDF page, so it looks like the original, but the text itself is not editable — useful when appearance matters more than editability.
Does this work with scanned PDFs?
This tool converts the text and layout already present in a PDF. A scanned PDF (an image with no underlying text) won't have text to extract, so "Identical layout" mode is the better choice for those.
Which programs open the Word file?
You get a .docx file. It opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer and Apple Pages.
Are tables and formatting kept?
In Editable text mode, tables, bold and italic text and fonts are kept where possible. Check complex layouts afterwards; if the result must look exactly like the PDF, choose Identical layout.
General questions about privacy, cost and file size are answered on the homepage. Stuck? See the help page.
Important to know
Conversion to Word or PowerPoint happens automatically. With complex layouts (tables, multiple columns), the order of text may differ from the original — always check the result yourself before using it for an exam, official document, or any other purpose where accuracy matters. This site is provided without warranty; use is at your own risk. Full terms of use.